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International Women’s Day 2017: ICRC director joins calls from UK lawyers to step up efforts to prevent sexual violence in conflict

… being detained or by a lack of access to health and reproductive care amid the devastation of war zones. … such as forced marriage and reproductive health are inspiring. "We, and all humanitarian …

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Afghanistan: An infuriating, man-made catastrophe points toward massive suffering for Afghan families

… aid. Municipal workers, teachers, and health staff haven't been paid in five months. … and then die. At the paediatric intensive care unit the International Committee of the … to help prevent total collapse of the public health system in Afghanistan. This support, …

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Between Ebola and machetes

… or not," says Euloge, a nurse at a private health centre in Beni. Like Euloge, many people … 4, 2018 The outbreak started in Mabalako health zone, in Mangina, a city of 230,000 … decreased patient footfall was that health care had been made free at certain public …

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Q&A: sexual violence in armed conflict

… in severe physical and psychological health consequences for victims. It is crucial … access to quality and timely medical care within 72 hours to reduce the risk of … their pregnancy, potentially placing their health and lives at risk. Unsafe abortion is a …

Law and policy topic

Cyber attacks are a known threat: Now is the time for preventive action

… life-saving treatment in the middle of a health crisis or an armed conflict, whole … there is a real risk that water, health care, and other essential services will …

Law and policy topic

ICRC Activities in Syria: Facts & Figures (January - June 2024)

… their access to essential services, (such as health care and water), support their livelihoods or …

Law and policy topic
ICRC and SARC staff in rural Damascus.

COVID-19 crisis is becoming a protection crisis

… has disrupted electricity, water and health systems as well as other essential … principles. The third point is the health care in danger related issues. It is important to …

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Assistance provided by the ICRC in Luhansk, January – December 2022

… water supply services. ENSURING LIFESAVING CARE & OTHER HEALTH SERVICES 7 specialized medical … equipment, and tools to improve basic health care. Luhansk Prosthetic-Orthopaedic …

Law and policy topic

Iraq: Aid reaches thousands of displaced people in war-ravaged west Ramadi

… with little or no access to food, water, or health care," said Katharina Ritz, head of ICRC …

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Six essential lessons for a pandemic response in humanitarian settings

… that pandemics cannot be addressed solely as health issues. Instead the precondition is a political environment which supports health systems, social supports and … – including cyber-attacks – on health care workers and facilities are continuing …

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